Kautilya Latest Articles

From Pipes to People: A Design Thinking Blueprint for Mission Bhagiratha in Rural Telangana

Abhiram TS, Ashritha Kacham, Harish Nandha RK, Sehzana Contractor, Kamble Sudhir Shyamsundar

The policy brief examines the implementation and execution of Mission Bhagiratha, Telangana’s flagship drinking water supply scheme launched in the ye

The Economics of Belief: Religion, Behavioral Change and Public Policy Interventions

Simran Kaur - Student,Kautilya

This issue brief explores the intersection of religion and behavioral economics to understand how faith-based influences can be harnessed for effectiv

The Economic Case for Religious Freedom in India

Saee Walkikar , Student - Kautilya

India is one of the most rapidly developing countries in the world. It grew by an impressive 8.2% in the Financial Year 2023-24. Both

India-US Beyond Tariffs

Sidde Srinivasa Chaitanya Pushkar - Student, Kautilya

The evolving dynamics of the India–U.S. relationship in the wake of Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency in 2025. Anchored by the February 13

Soft Power and Foreign Policy: The Case Study of Pahalgam Attack

Vidhula S -Student, Kautilya

This issue brief examines India’s use of soft power, particularly through tourism, in Jammu and Kashmir as a strategy for domestic integration and int

India’s Arms Imports (2008-2025): Trend Analysis and Changing Supplier Dynamics

Akarsh Srivastava -Student, Kautilya

India has long been one of the world’s largest arms importers. Since 2008, its procurement has been dominated by a few key suppliers, notably Russia,

International Trade, Business and Policy

Amal Shukla - Student, Kautilya

In this issue brief, Amal Shukla (MPP 2024–26) analyses the impact of the U.S. tariff increases imposed in April 2025, which include a 27% duty on Ind

Trumpism: A Case Study of Populism in International Relations

Tehniyat - Student, Kautilya

One of the most debated and adaptive concepts in contemporary political science is populism. It is more of a political style or approach rather than a

Assessing China’s Role in State-Sponsored Hacking: Implications for India’s National Security

Neelam - Student, Kautilya

The rise of cyber warfare is a key component of modern conflict, and this case study explores this. It will focus on China’s cyber strategy and its im

Emerging Global Health Security Challenges

Greeshma Giridhar - Student, Kautilya

Global health security is when we are able to prevent, treat, and handle our public health crises effectively. It has a strong and efficient health sy

Middle East as a Source of Energy for India (2015-2025)

Mr Sanmesh Ranjanikar - Student, Kautilya

The role of the Middle East region or sometimes referred to as West Asia, as an energy partner of India for the years of 2015 to 2025.

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): Geoeconomic Tool or Global Debt Trap?

Anirudh Pradeep Pai - Student, Kautilya

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) represents one of the most ambitious global development strategies of the 21st century, blending infrastructure

Silicon Sovereignty: Chinese Semiconductor Industry and USA’s Technology Controls

Harish Nandha RK -Student, Kautilya

The geopolitical and economic implications of the U.S.-China semiconductor conflict, framing it as a struggle for technological dominance and national

Mitigating Air Pollution in Indrakaran

Ms. Aastha Giria, Mr. Abhishek Behera, Mr. Akarsh Srivastava, Mr. Pushkar, Mr. Sanmesh Ranjanikar an

Air pollution, as the release of toxic substances-such as gases, and biological molecules-into the atmosphere of the Earth, is highly detrimental to h

Understanding Patient Preferences: A Comparative Analysis of Private and Government Healthcare Utilization

Mr Amal Shukla, Ms Neelam, Mr Parth Sarthi Shukla, Ms Shehzana Contractor, and Ms Yana Gupta (MPP Co

Understanding Patient Preferences: A Comparative Analysis of Private and Government Healthcare Utilization

Out of Sight, Out of Mind: The Manipur Saga

Akarsh Srivastava -Student, Kautilya

The northeastern Indian state of Manipur has been witnessing ethnic conflict between the majority Meitei community, who are predominantly Hindus and t

AI and its Impact on Cybersecurity

Vivek Kalhan Reshi Raina - Student, Kautilya

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the arena of cybersecurity denotes a transformative shift in how organizations have started to prot

AI integration in Electronic Payment Systems

Nishant Puniani - Student, Kautilya

India’s payment system has undergone huge transformation over the past 35 years, moving from paper -based transactions to

Policy Review - Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019

Abhijeet Raut, Anirudh Pai, Anoushka Sharan , Krithi Ganesh, Parth Sarthi , and Sehzana

This policy review uses the Narrative Policy Framework (NPF) in the analysis of the 2019 amendment to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA),

Design Thinking Approach to Dr. YSR Aarogyasri Health Insurance Scheme

Abhishek Challa - Student, Kautilya

The “Dr. YSR Aarogyasri Health Insurance Scheme” is a flagship initiative and the scheme was launched with the aim of providing universal

Impact of AI on the FMCG Sector and Consumer Behaviour in India

Vaibhavi Awasthi - Student, Kautilya

India’s Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, a cornerstone of its economy, is undergoing a paradigm shift through the adoption of Artificial Inte

Case Study Report: Assessing the Power Politics in South China Sea

Nandini Diwan - Student, Kautilya

The South China Sea has emerged as an essential geopolitical hotspot, central to global trade, energy security, and regional stability. Building on Ro

Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Mitigating Inclusive and Affordable Housing Crisis in India

Oaishik Bhattacharya - Student, Kautilya

This report explores the problems posed by the affordable housing crisis in India and seeks to integrate a technological solution in AI to mitigate th

AI Applications in ESG Practices and Reporting

Shitiz Jha - Student, Kautilya

The ESG framework has rapidly evolved into a pivotal tool for organizations to balance sustainability with profitability and ethical practices. Artifi

A Macroeconomic Analysis of India's Automobile Sector and the Road Ahead

Amal Shukla - Student, Kautilya

Indian Automobile and Auto Components form the core of India's economic growth. They constituted 7.1% of the GDP of the country and employed over 37 m

Integration of AI In Multi Modal Public Transportation Systems

Subhash Gottumukkala - Student, Kautilya

The lack of efficient integration between metro rails, buses and local trains presents significant public transportation issues for Indian cities. The

Exploring the Rise of Open Banking and Associated Cybersecurity Threats

Vivek Kalhan Reshi Raina - Student, Kautilya

Banking as a service has changed beyond its more traditional brick-and-mortar business approach to a more virtual sphere, due to the integration of te

“Convergence not congruence”-Analyzing India-US relations from a Kautilyan perspective

Mr. Akarsh Srivastava - Student, Kautilya

“Men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives.” This quote by veteran Israeli diplomat Abba Eban, has been used by In

Local Autonomy versus Central Oversight: A Comparative Analysis of Urban Cooperative Banking Systems in India and Brazil

Mr Nishant Puniani - Student, Kautilya

The paper provides a comparative policy analysis of India’s Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) and Brazil’s Financial Cooperative System, examining their

Hotel Licenses: Comparative Study of Thailand and Karnataka

Pinaki Gakhar - Student, Kautilya

India has a promising tourism sector however there are several challenges in tapping into its full potential.

Bihar's Elementary Education Crisis: A Call for Action

Saumya Anand - Student, Kautilya

Elementary education serves as the foundation of a child’s academic journey, shaping their abilities in reading, writing, sports, arts, and creativity

A Comparative Policy Analysis of Regulatory Sandboxes and Innovation in the Indian FinTech Landscape

Yvonna Tia Steele - Student, Kautilya

Growth of the rapidly expanding FinTech sector is under threat, owing to a fragmented regulatory environment wherein three separate authorities overse

Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in India- A Persistent Challenge

Vaibhavi Awasthi - Student, Kautilya

India, the world's largest democracy and one of its fastest-growing economies, faces a critical challenge in its education sector that threatens to un

Bridging the Gap: A Comparative Case Study of Manufacturing in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

Lakshmanan S - Student, Kautilya

This paper makes a comparative study of the manufacturing sectors of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh by focusing on policies, infrastructure and the peo

Jobs in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: A Comparative Policy Analysis and the Road Ahead

Oaishik Bhattacharya - Student, Kautilya

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a recent report on Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work has pointed out that

Public Transport for Urban India– Comparative Policy Paper of Hyderabad and Bogota 1 Case Study Approach

Subhash Gottumukkala, Student Kautilya

Urban India is under high pressure with mobility challenges, with the demand for public transport outpacing....

Centuries of Neglect : Rebuilding the Foundation of Mental Health Facilities in Rural India

Saumya Anand - Student, Kautilya

Saumya Anand, a Master's of Public Policy student at Kautilya school of public policy....

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Emerging Global Public Health Concern

Mr Pratheekh Chandra - Student, Kautilya

Pratheekh Chandra is a public policy graduate student with a diverse academic background.

Illicit Trade on the India-Bangladesh Border

Vivek Kalhan Reshi Raina – Student, Kautilya

Vivek holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering ...

Implications of Race and Racism in Medicine: “How black does one have to be?”

Vaibhavi Awasthi – Student, Kautilya

Vaibhavi Awasthi is an Economics graduate from St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad. After ...

Design Thinking for Increasing Women Driven Cabs in Delhi

Nandini Diwan – Student, Kautilya

Nandini, a Master's of Public Policy student at Kautilya School of Public Policy is deeply passionate about gender issues ...

Ensuring Employee Status for Gig Workers: A Critical Analysis of the Rajasthan Act & Way Forward

Oaishik Bhattacharya – Student, Kautilya

Oaishik is a Public Policy Scholar at the Kautilya School of Public Policy, specializing ...

Understanding the Ram Mandir Journey through Snyder’s Hope Theory

Vaibhavi Awasthi – Student, Kautilya

Vaibhavi Awasthi is an Economics graduate from St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad. After ...

Deepfakes, Disinformation & Rationality: A Case Study of the 2024 Bangladesh Elections

Oaishik Bhattacharya – Student, Kautilya

Oaishik is a Public Policy Scholar at the Kautilya School of Public Policy, specializing ...

Different Emotions in the USA-China Trade War

Archana Gupta – Student, Kautilya

Archana Gupta has a Bachelor in Economics and Psychology from Lady ...

Exploring the concept of a link language in the Indian nation-state

Vivek Kalhan Reshi Raina – Student, Kautilya

Vivek holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering.....

Comparative Study of Food Policies of Brazil and Bangladesh Using an Evolutionary Lens for Promoting Nutrition Security in India Through the Cultivation of Millets

Antara Maitra - Student, Kautilya

Comparative Study of Food Policies of Brazil and Bangladesh Using an Evolutionary Lens for Promoting Nutrition Security in India Through the Cultivati

The Evolution of Data Localization Laws: A Cross-Country Comparative Analysis

Deep Vora – Student, Kautilya

Deep Vora holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Studies with a ...

Understanding the Drivers of Success and Failure in Skill India Mission: Comparative Case Study of Germany, South Korea, Ghana, and Bangladesh

Ankur Vyas – Student, Kautilya

Ankur Vyas holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering ...

A Study of India’s Policy on Generic Medicine: A Comparative Case Study Analysis between India, China, and Brazil

Rashika Singh – Student, Kautilya

Rashika Singh is a Political Science graduate from Gargi College, University of Delhi. She decided to pursue her ...

Unveiling the Drivers of Success & Failure in Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen: A Comparative Study of Indian States

Priya Bhatkar – Student, Kautilya

Priya Bhatkar has a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from Mumbai University. She practised for five years...

AN ASSESSMENT OF PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YOJANA: A CROSS-STATE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Aishwarya Bansal – Student, Kautilya

Aishwarya Bansal holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering...